Safety Precautions | Notes
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Caution
This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
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Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug
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This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still
connected to a live socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the
internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
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When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV
and the surface where the TV is set.
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If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.
Do not block the rear air vents
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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical
shock.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
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This may cause damage resulting in injury.
The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as
shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.
Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a
malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
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Programme number and other logos
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Image displayed in 4:3 mode
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Video game
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Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 69)
Auto power standby function
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The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode
• [Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 14)
• no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 28)
Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
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Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound.
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Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.
When you insert the main plug into the socket outlet, the TV is in the same
condition as the last time you pulled the plug out as follows.
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last time : TV off (standby mode)
the TV will be in the standby mode.
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last time : TV on
the TV will be turned on (skip the standby mode)
